Posted: June 24, 2024 2:00:00 PM CDT
UNK's History M.A. alumna Sara Jane Ruggles is labeled the nation’s first public historian in healthcare. Her work with Auburn Crest Hospice in northern Idaho, helps hospice patients share their life stories. Her impactful work, has not only touched countless families but also garnered international attention. Read about her journey from UNK to Luxembourg, and how she’s transforming end-of-life care through the power of oral history.
Posted: June 14, 2024 11:00:00 PM CDT
UNK’s annual giving event, One Day for UNK, was a tremendous success, raising over $240,000! The newly established Graduate Student Association, created in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation, received crucial support from generous donors to enrich the graduate student experience at UNK.
Posted: May 15, 2024 3:00:00 PM CDT
After meeting UNK professor Dr. Harner at a conference, Gwendolynn Folk drove more than 800 miles from Idaho State University to UNK to pursue her passion in science communication through UNK's online Master of Arts in Public Communication.
Posted: May 14, 2024 10:00:00 AM CDT
Vincent Smail's journey to becoming a teacher was not easy, but it was worth it. After a journey through five different higher educational institutions, Vincent now finds himself crossing the commencement stage at UNK with a master's in Curriculum and Instruction and a teaching certificate through UNK's Transitional Certification Program. Fourteen years after his high school graduation, he is back at Lincoln fulfilling his true calling as a high school business teacher.
Posted: May 5, 2024 12:00:00 PM CDT
Public History M.A. student Tawny Moore will need to make room on her trophy shelf for one more award, as she was named UNK's 2024 Graduate Student of the Year.
Posted: May 2, 2024 1:00:00 PM CDT
Upcoming graduate Kelcie Burke did not expect a master's degree to be in her future. Encouraged by her mentor, Dr. Marisa Macy, she discovered the flexibility and support of UNK's online program, allowing her to excel in her studies. She will not only have a Master's of Arts in Education degree but also a Doctoral degree, as she has recently been accepted into UNL's Ph.D. program for the fall.
Posted: April 29, 2024 12:00:00 PM CDT
UNK's accelerated 3+2 Master of Athletic Training program is helping avid boxer Cassandra McDonald knockout her career and educational goals quickly! With tailored support and specialized experiential learning opportunities, McDonald is ready to combat athletic training norms within combat sports.
Posted: April 25, 2024 10:00:00 PM CDT
Full list of UNK graduate student awards and faculty research mentor awards from UNK's 2024 Research Day.
Posted: March 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST
UNK's online Biology M.S. program's dedication to providing rigorous and flexible education at an affordable price has been recognized nationwide, as it was ranked first for affordability and 14th overall by Online Masters Colleges (OMC).
Posted: February 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST
UNK's online graduate programs rank high on multiple national rankings and number one for "Best Online Master's in Nebraska!" UNK's online STEM Education M.S.Ed., English M.A., History M.A., Health Sciences M.S., and Teacher Education master's programs all secured rankings within the top ten.
Posted: January 25, 2024 12:00:00 AM CST
Christy Gordon Baty, a 2023 UNK History M.A. alumna was awarded a Harvard visiting fellowship to research books with embroidered bindings at the Houghton Library, home of Harvard's rare books and manuscripts.
Posted: December 19, 2023 11:00:00 AM CST
Entering the foster care system to becoming a homeless youth and eventually a single mom, Kara Green carries various labels, but her newest one is UNK Social Work B.S. graduate. Green attributes her success to UNK's online courses, which enabled her to achieve this significant milestone. However, she does not intend to end her journey there.
Posted: December 12, 2023 4:00:00 PM CST
Fall 2023 graduate, Payton Schake finds "his people," his career, and his passion for helping students with UNK's online School Counseling M.S.Ed. program.
Posted: November 30, 2023 10:00:00 AM CST
With a strong dedication to her students, flexibility with assignments, and promotion of accessibility in online courses, UNK's Assistant Professor and Composition Coordinator of English Dr. Amanda Sladek has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Outstanding Innovation in Online Teaching Award.
Posted: November 29, 2023 12:00:00 PM CST
Ashton Baxa began her journey at UNK lost on a campus visit, but ends it with two UNK degrees, an unforgettable study abroad experience to the Czech Republic, a fulfilling career at Intellicom, and many lifelong friendships.
Posted: November 27, 2023 5:30:00 PM CST
UNK is well represented on the Mountain Plains Museum Association! This prestigious association currently only has four Nebraskans representing it and one is UNK's Associate Professor of History Dr. Will Stoutamire and the other is UNK Public History M.A. student Micah Huyser.
Posted: November 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM CST
Troy Bruntz pursued his MBA because it was required of him to assume the role of President and CEO at McCook Community Hospital. He chose his alma mater because he knew the quality education he would receive. He quickly realized how applicable the degree was to running a hospital and how his ties with UNK could contribute to improving healthcare in rural areas.
Posted: October 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM CDT
“You can get an education online and have extracurriculars at the same time. You can graduate at the top of your class. You can graduate summa cum laude. It's not impossible,” Maria Bergner said. The recent UNK Sociology B.S. graduate not only said this but lived it!
Posted: October 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM CDT
Chelle Gillan Central City Public School's science teacher was selected as a state winner for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She has her long-time friend and mentor, Judy Williams, and UNK to thank for becoming the educator she is today.
Posted: October 17, 2023 8:00:00 AM CDT
After 21 years at UNK, Dr. McCarty director of UNK's Transitional Certification Program will retire this December. Her lasting impact will be felt by her students, classrooms throughout Nebraska, and the certification program.
